Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) night shift position requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of an acute care hospital
• Care for cardio-thoracic surgery, open heart, TAVR, post cath lab, and post cardiac surgery patients with telemetry
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• ICU nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1; Telemetry nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1
• Required to work 6 weekend shifts during a 6-week period, every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to other cardiac units within the service line as needed
• Charting is done using EPIC
• Navy scrubs are required
• Manage care for post-op cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery patients requiring telemetry and close hemodynamic monitoring
• Must be trained in caring for TAVR, post-cath lab, and other cardiac surgery cases
• Travelers are required to work assigned holidays as necessary
• Team-based environment with support from experienced cardiac care staff
• Candidates must complete required modules prior to starting, with compensation for up to 16 hours

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required; pending license accepted for consideration
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• At least 2 years of recent CVU or critical care nursing experience required
• Experience in hemodynamics and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience with cardiac assistive machines and EPIC charting is preferred
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• No first-time travelers will be considered
• No more than 7 days of requested time off for the entire 13-week contract
• No time off will be granted the first week of orientation

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts